General Terms and Conditions

1. Part of the training

Driver training includes theoretical and practical driving lessons.

Written training contract:

It is based on a written training contract.

Legal basis of the training:

Lessons are given on the basis of the applicable statutory provisions and the legal regulations based on them, in particular the learner driver training regulations. In addition, the following conditions apply, which are an integral part of the training.

Completion of training:

The training contract ends when the driver's license test is passed, in any case one year after the conclusion of the training contract. If the training relationship is continued after termination, the fees of the driving school for the specified services of the driving school, which are shown in the price list determined in accordance with § 32 of the Driving Instructor Act at the time of the continuation of the training contract, shall apply. The driving school must point this out in text form upon continuation and, as a rule, conclude a new training contract.

Aptitude deficiencies of the learner driver:

If it turns out after the conclusion of the training contract that the learner driver does not meet the necessary physical or mental requirements for obtaining a driving license, No. 6 shall apply to the services of the driving school.

2. Fees, price list

The fees to be agreed in the training contract correspond to those announced on the notice board in the driving school.

3. Basic amount and benefits

The basic amount covers the following:

The general expenses of the driving school, as well as the provision of theoretical instruction and necessary preliminary tests up to the first theoretical test, with the exception of the presentation for the test and the test itself.

For further training in the event of failing the theory test, the driving school is entitled to charge the partial basic amount agreed for this in the training contract, but no more than half of the basic amount for the respective class; the charging of a partial basic amount after failing the practical test is not permitted.

Fees for driving lessons and services:

The fee for the 45-minute driving lesson covers the following: The cost of the training vehicle, including vehicle insurance and the provision of practical driving instruction. The 45-minute driving lesson includes the payment of the fees for the practical driving lessons, the preliminary discussion and finally an evaluation of the respective driving lesson. A driving time of at least 25 minutes is guaranteed.

Cancellation of driving lessons/notification period:

If the learner driver is unable to keep an agreed driving lesson or booked theory lesson, the driving school must be informed promptly. If agreed driving lessons or booked theory lessons are not canceled at least 2 working days before the agreed date, the driving school is entitled to charge a cancellation fee for driving lessons not taken by the learner in the amount of three quarters of the driving lesson fee or to charge € 10 per theory topic. The learner driver reserves the right to prove that no damage or significantly less damage was incurred.

Fee for presentation for examination and services:

The fee for the presentation for the examination covers the following:

The theoretical and practical exam presentation including the test drive.

In the case of repeat examinations, the fee is charged again as agreed in the training contract.

4. Terms of payment

The basic amount is due upon conclusion of the training contract, the fee for the driving lessons before the start, the amount for the presentation for the examination together with any administration and examination fees spent is due at the latest 2 working days before the examination. Payment is cashless.

Refusal to pay if the claims are not settled:

If the fee is not paid by the due date, the driving school will, as a rule, refuse to continue the training as well as the registration and presentation for the examination until the claims have been settled.

Payment of remuneration for continuation of training:

The fee for any further theoretical training required (no. 3) must be paid before the start of this training.

5. Termination of the contract

The training contract can be terminated by the learner driver at any time, by the driving school only in the cases listed below:

An important reason exists if the learner driver does not start the training within 6 weeks of signing the contract despite being requested to do so and without a valid reason, or if he/she interrupts the training for more than 3 months without a valid reason. Furthermore, there is good cause if the theoretical or practical part of the driving test is failed twice. In addition, if instructions or orders of the driving instructor are repeatedly or grossly violated.

Terminations of the training contract are only effective in writing.

6. Charges for contract termination

If the training contract is terminated, the driving school is entitled to the fee for the driving lessons taken and any presentation for the test.

If the driving school terminates the contract for good cause or if the learner driver terminates the contract without being caused by a breach of contract by the driving school (see No. 5), the driving school is entitled to the following fee:

1. 2/5 of the basic amount if notice of termination is given after the contract with the driving school has been concluded but before the start of training;
2. 2/5 of the basic amount if notice of termination is given after the start of theoretical training but before one third of the minimum theoretical instruction units prescribed for the classes applied for have been completed.
3. 3/5 of the basic amount if the termination occurs after completion of one third but before completion of two thirds of the minimum theoretical teaching units prescribed for the classes applied for.
4. 4/5 of the basic amount if the termination takes place after completion of two thirds of the minimum theoretical teaching units prescribed for the classes applied for, but before their completion.
5. the full basic amount if the termination takes place after completion of the theoretical training.

The learner driver reserves the right to prove that a fee or damage in the respective amount has not been incurred or has only been incurred to a lesser extent. Advance payments will be refunded accordingly.

7. Adherence to agreed dates

The driving school, driving instructor and learner driver must ensure that agreed driving lessons start on time.
Driving lessons always begin and end at the driving school. At the request of the learner driver, this can be deviated from in individual cases, but the time spent driving will be charged at the driving lesson rate.
If the driving instructor is responsible for the late start of a driving lesson or interrupts the practical lesson, the lost training time must be made up or credited.

Waiting times in the event of delays:

If the driving instructor is more than 15 minutes late, the learner driver does not have to wait any longer and the driving lesson will not be charged. If the learner driver is responsible for the late start of an agreed practical training session, he/she shall be charged for the training time lost.

If he is more than 15 minutes late, the driving instructor does not have to wait any longer.
The agreed training time is then deemed to have been missed (No. 3)

Compensation for loss:

The compensation for loss of training time not attended by the learner driver is three quarters of the driving lesson fee. However, the learner driver naturally reserves the right to prove that no damage or significantly less damage was incurred.

8. Exclusion from lessons

The learner driver must be excluded from lessons if he/she is clearly under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicating substances or if there is any other reason to doubt his/her ability to drive.

Compensation for absence:

In this case, the learner driver must pay compensation of three quarters of the driving lesson fee.

The learner driver reserves the right to prove that no damage or significantly less damage was incurred.

9. Duty of care with regard to equipment and vehicles as well as operation and commissioning of vehicles

The learner driver is obliged to treat the equipment and vehicles with care. Vehicles may only be operated or put into operation under the direct supervision of the driving instructor. Violations may result in prosecution and liability for damages.

10. Training times

Theoretical lessons generally take place on weekdays between 17:00 and 20:15.

Practical lessons are generally held between 07:00 and 18:00.

12. Place of jurisdiction and final provisions

If the learner driver does not have a general place of jurisdiction in Germany or if he moves his domicile or usual place of residence out of Germany after conclusion of the contract, or if his usual place of residence is not known at the time the action is brought, the place of jurisdiction shall be the registered office of the driving school.

Verbal collateral agreements do not exist.

Should one or more provisions of this training contract be or become invalid, this shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions. The invalid provision shall be replaced by a valid provision that comes closest to the legal and economic intention of the contracting parties.

13. Note for better readability

In this text, the simultaneous use of masculine, feminine and diverse language forms has been avoided. All personal designations naturally apply equally to all genders.

Status: 06/2025